Director Operations

14 hours ago

Box Hill, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $150,000 - $180,000 per year

Director Operations - Medicine

  • Fixed Term Full-time with monthly accrued day off | Until July 2026
  • Based out of Box Hill | Close to cafes and public transport
  • Provide a strategic and collaborative approach to leadership 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director Clinical Operations and operating in accordance with Eastern Health's values, the Director Operations Medicine will provide a strategic and collaborative approach to ongoing transformation and sustainable growth for the organisation. They will lead and manage the Program to deliver on strategic and business plans and key performance metrics. Future challenges will include transforming to a modern organisation including adapting to an ever-changing environment to optimise the experience of our people, the people we care for and the experience of our community. Key capabilities for success include a strong business acumen, a strategic mindset and exceptional communication and influencing skills. The Director Operations will build and sustain a high performing team and promote a safe and welcoming workplace culture that drives positive change to enable and empower our people to deliver a high standard of healthcare to our community.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Demonstrated high-level leadership and change management skills
  • Clinical qualification and registration where relevant 
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple health professions and a commitment to excellence in the provision of health services
  • Post-graduate qualifications at Masters level in management or other appropriate field desirable 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement creative solutions to complex systemic and organisational problems 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

  • Mentor and Shadowing program 
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
  • Study and professional development leave 
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Evan Newnham

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Job Posting End Date: 14/12/2025

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